LAI + MIKE | ENGAGEMENT

Usually I write a blurb about my couple and their unique and wonderful relationship.  I thought I’d tell you instead a little story from Lai + Mike’s engagement session at the Griffith Observatory. So typically my couples and I discuss engagement locations and different ways to make their session more personal (i.e. meaningful locations, props relating to their favorite things).  In Lai + Mike’s case, Mike told me flat out that they didn’t have any…read more

MELISSA + RYAN | ENGAGEMENT

These two gorgeous people have quite a history together! They were childhood pen pals and didn’t even know it (Melissa recently found a letter from Ryan)! It wasn’t until high school that Melissa + Ryan started dating and have spent much of their relationship via long distance ever since. Thanks to great communication (pen pal revival :)) and many frequent flyer miles (they gave me pointers on this :)), their relationship has stood the test…read more

LOVE IN THE LIBRARY

Love is definitely in the air and everywhere! A fellow UCLA alum, AnhDao told me that her and Apollo love to spend their pastime reading books so we decided the gorgeous UCLA campus and library would be the perfect backdrop for their engagement session. I had AnhDao + Apollo kissing/goofing off in the library but I made sure we didn’t talk on our cell phones =P. I always enjoy spending time with these two and…read more

HELEN + DJ

HELEN + DJ

“one fine day” One of my favorite things about my job is meeting and working with amazing vendors! Helen of Flowers by Helen and I have become good friends over the last year as she has crafted such fabulous floral creations for some of my clients and also the Alice in Wonderland Inspired Bridal Shoot that you may all remember. We have bonded over a mutual love for weddings, shopping and of course eating :).…read more

PALACE OF K + P

“one fine day” I just love this time of the year when engagement sessions are happening all around and I get to spend some extra time getting to know my couples! I traveled to San Francisco recently to photograph K + P’s engagement session at the stunning Palace of Fine Arts. We were blessed with a clear, gorgeous day in the city (which I hear doesn’t happen all the time) and I was blessed by…read more

jennifer + dan: san francisco destination engagement

jennifer + dan: san francisco destination engagement

“here comes the sun” Last month I made a short trip to San Francisco to shoot Jennifer + Dan’s engagement session! We had planned the shoot for a while but we did not plan on some really rainy weather! When I arrived at the SF airport, it was pouring and poor Jennifer had just got her hair & makeup done! despite the horrible weather conditions, Jennifer + Dan looked so glamorous and were all smiles.…read more

meet viro!

meet viro!

“funny feeling” Vi + Robin or affectionately known as “Viro” 🙂 traveled all the way from Australia to hang out with me! Ok not really. Vi’s family lives in SoCal so they are getting married here this Saturday! We are managing to fit both their engagement session and wedding into one week of fun! These two are completely silly and in love with each other. I found myself laughing more than shooting, which is a…read more

corinne + bing: napa valley engagement

corinne + bing: napa valley engagement

“the only exception” I will take any excuse to go to wine country, including a great engagement session with one of my lovely couples for 2011. This was my first time meeting Corinne + Bing and we instantly bonded over macaroons and our love of all things Napa Valley. Although there was no wine drinking during this session (unless blurry photos and a red faced photographer is what you are seeking), we had a blast…read more

anna + ryan: orange county engagement

anna + ryan: orange county engagement

“the right stuff” Say hello to my beautiful couple!!! I remember our first meeting oh so well. Anna and I instantly clicked after we discovered (and went on and on) about our mutual love for the New Kids on the Block), while Ryan just sat there shaking his head at us. I know he was the perfect fit for Anna because he told me he understands her obsession and lets her go on the New…read more